Terrace Photography | Kunming Yuanyang Rice Terraces Red River Hani 3-Day Tour

This morning we will drive about 330 kilometers (about 5 hours) to visit the Honghe Yuanyang Rice Terraces. The Yuanyang Rice Terraces are the core part of the Honghe Hani Rice Terraces and one of the World Cultural Heritage sites, boasting the most magnificent and unique terraced landscapes, such as Bada Terraces, Duoyishu Terraces, Laohuzui Terraces, etc. Today's highlight is enjoying the sunset scenery at Bada Terraces. Bada Terraces are praised as a paradise for photography enthusiasts for their gentle-slope terraces and excellent light-and-shadow effects. Especially at sunset, the light-and-shadow effects are the best and the colors are the richest. You can stand on the viewing platform and overlook the magnificent panoramic view of the terraces. Tips for Photographing Yuanyang Rice Terraces 1). Reflections in the water (December to April): In winter and early spring, the terraces are filled with water to prepare for subsequent rice planting. This is the best time to photograph the reflections of the sky and mountains in the terraces. 2). Golden terraces (September to November): Autumn is the harvest season. At this time, the rice in the terraces is ripening, presenting a beautiful golden scene from top to bottom. 3). Lush green rice waves (June to August): In summer, the rice seedlings of Yuanyang Rice Terraces are lush and verdant, presenting a vibrant green scene. 4). Photography accessories: Using a wide-angle lens and a tripod can help you take higher-quality photos.

Today you will have an immersive tour of the Yuanyang Rice Terraces scenic area, hiking through the terraces, and with the guide's commentary, learn about the special construction structure of the terraces and explore various interesting farming landscapes, such as plowing oxen, spring sowing, mechanized planting, and fish farming in rice paddies, and further understand the traditional way of life of the Hani people. In addition, in your leisure time while enjoying the beautiful terrace scenery, you may also taste local Hani specialty dishes, such as terrace fish, red rice noodles, Hani dipping-sauce chicken, Hani glutinous rice cakes, etc. Suggested route for today: Duoyishu Terraces (enjoy the sunrise and sea of clouds) - Aichun Blue Terraces (a unique blue terrace of the Duoyishu scenic area) - Qingkou Folk Village (learn about Hani culture and way of life) - Laohuzui Terraces (the steepest and most spectacular terraces)

This morning you will visit the local 【Hani Market】 in Yuanyang, where you can see various local specialties and handicrafts, making it the best place to pick up travel souvenirs. In addition, you will have the chance to see locals wearing various ethnic costumes and experience the rich local atmosphere of daily life. Afterwards, return to Kunming, and we will conclude this wonderful 3-day 2-night in-depth exploration of the Kunming-Yuanyang Rice Terraces-Honghe Hani journey. Our guide will escort you to the airport or train station for your next destination. Extend This Trip 1. If you want to spend more time in Kunming, you can add a one-day tour visiting attractions such as the Yunnan Provincial Museum, Guandu Old Town, Dounan Flower Market (the largest fresh-cut flower trading market in Asia), and Nanqiang Street Night Market. 2. If you want to continue exploring other distinctive attractions in Yunnan, such as Yuanyang Rice Terraces, Jianshui, Dongchuan Red Land, Dali, Lijiang, Shangri-La, Xishuangbanna, etc., you can contact our customer service to arrange it for you. 3. If you want to continue exploring other cities in China, such as Chengdu, Tibet, Xi'an, Beijing, Shanghai, etc., we can also plan a perfect trip for you.